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    Louisiana / Gulf coast area rifles

    I have looked around to find if there is any mention of a rifle style / modifications that were introduced in the Gulf Coast states, particularly Louisiana. Any one know of any leads on this? It would be nice to own a rifle that evolved from my home area. Thanks DC
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    Uberti vs. Pietta

    I'm not as technically involved w/ my pistols as some of the other members, but I have owned both brands, and couldn't see much difference except for a little better final fit and finish on the Uberti guns. I've noticed no difference in function, accuracy, etc. I also know shooters that think...
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    Tennessee Rifles

    Skagun, sounds like you are describing the "Blue Ridge" which is a Pedersoli Frontier in Cabela's clothing. I've had disputes on this, but I really think DGW is done w/ the Tennessee Mountain rifle. I own a Pedersoli Frontier and a DGW Tennessee, and love them. I am a fan of the function over...
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    Which pistol to buy for 1st?

    Vaquero, you are correct on the 51 Navy grip being revived for the SAA. I cannot remember the pub I read that in, and can't get to it right now, but I can also back that up by laying my Navy next to my dad's 1gen SAA. They are cut from the same cloth, so to speak. I have brought up the brass...
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    max load for 1860 brass frame

    I asked this question a couple of months ago, and linked the thread below. I got a lot of good advice, and it got my brass frame back on the range. I had moved on to steel frames as I got deeper into BP, but hated to completely retire the gun that got me started. Summing up, light loads = long...
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    1860 Colt Army

    I am not a power oriented person when it comes to CnB revolvers. I like the 36 basically because the 51 Navy balances much better in my hand, and that's the primary caliber it comes in. I like my 60 Army, it just doesn't naturally point, and feels a tad muzzle heavy. It also seems to be more...
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    Origin of the Banana patchbox

    Davy, did you change out all the brass on your Frontier for iron? If so, which parts / mfr's did you use? I really want to do that to mine, but am not the most skilled of people. I need to minimize the fitting and finishing. DC
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    Wanted-loading stand for revolver

    Your possibilities are really open with this. I heard of a pair made out of two old wrought iron bootjacks w/ leather padding added that doubled as bookends when not at the range. Also, depending on tools available, you could dovetail your joint, instead of dowels. I'm just happy you brought up...
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    Wanted-loading stand for revolver

    You may want to try Cabela's, I know they have a combination display / loading stand that is linked here. Cabelas revolver stand link Hope that helped you. DC
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    Revolver Quit Revolvin'!

    Sham, it is my experience (not as great as some here) that no matter who the mnf'r is, you are going to have roughly the same sets of problems with the repro's. The common design is still the original Colt from 1847, 1851, etc. I own a Palmetto and owned a Uberti Walker, and the problems I've...
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    DGW Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    You sure about that? I remember a special on DGW about 3 months ago, that warned when the last of the lefties were gone, that was it for the DGW TMR. The part numbers aren't finding anything either, of course that doesn't mean squat when I'm trying to find it. DC
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    DGW Tennessee Mountain Rifle

    Just picked up a DGW Tenn Mtn Rifle, CHEAP. Great condition overall, minor crack in the toe, well cared for overall, no metal damage, great bore, etc. Are these good rifles? I remember DGW listing it for 600-700 bucks before they discontinued it. Anything I should do to it? Searched for other...
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    Fouling in 1861 Colt

    I am very concious of the wedge position, and it makes a huge difference. My 61 Army is very unforgiving with the wedge tightly pushed in, but when backed out to the edge of the catch, shoots all day provided it's well lubed. The wedge position is not so critical on my 51 Navy replicas.
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    New Walker

    Yes, Doc, very nice. Doesn't change the visual proportions of the parts at all. I am thinking of making a squeeze clip out of spring steel if my rammer starts to fall under fire, kind of like a lever action barrel/magazine band.
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    Best , worst or luckiest shot you had ever done

    I was shooting clays with two friends, with a old ML 12 ga double, cut down to about 20". I always took a little good natured flack for using it, as my friends both had autoloaders. I am cross dominant right hand/left eye, always shot long guns off left shoulder. Anyway, I was resting the...
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    New Walker

    Thanks, Doc. The more I picture it in my mind the better it looks.
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    New Walker

    I am working a Walker kit right now. I am not trying for absolute historical accuracy, but I just heard that the original cylinders were left white. Is this accurate? All the original Walkers I've seen (yeah, all three) didn't have enough of anthing left on them to judge this. I think it would...
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    Information on Flintlock Lyman Deerstalker please.

    I have a 50 flint that I picked up in a box, taken down to the smallest pieces. Of course I haven't shot it yet, but I can say that it is almost falling back together, obviously well made and fitted.
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    Picture of in-the-white Hawkens rifle (build)

    Nice looking rifle, I hope my rebuild turns out that good. What is aqua fortis? Is that an acid solution?
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    deer creek blues

    I noticed that different address. Thanks for the info, I thought it may have been a corporate headquarters address or something, I couldn't load a lot of those files (big pdf's).
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